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10 Rupees Galle
2013 year| Stainless steel (AISI 430) | 8.36 g | 26.4 mm |
| Issuer | Sri Lanka › Sri Lanka (1972-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Socialist Republic (1978-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 10 Rupees 10 LKR = USD 0.034 |
| Currency | Rupee (1972-date) |
| Composition | Stainless steel (AISI 430) |
| Weight | 8.36 g |
| Diameter | 26.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Hendecagonal (11-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#68649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Large numerical denomination in the center and literal in several scripts below. Year of issue at the bottom flanked by ears of paddy on either side.
The country name in several scripts on top.
All within circle of a geometric design along periphery with partly raised rim.
Scripts: Latin, Sinhala, Tamil
Lettering:
இலங்கை ශ්රී ලංකා SRI LANKA
10
රුපියල් දහයයි
பத்து ரூபாய்
TEN RUPEES
2013
Translation:
Sri Lanka
in Sinhala on top, in Tamil on left, in Latin on right.
Ten rupees
in Sinhala, Tamil and Latin.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The obverse design depicts Fort + Cricket Grounds as archaeological, cultural, and economic transport characteristics of Galle District.The construction of the fort started when the Portuguese arrived on the Sri Lankan coast at the end of the 16th century was considerably improved during the Dutch domination in the middle of the 17th century. The Dutch added watchtowers and fortifications while building a church, a court, a hospital, etc... Then, under British rule at the end of the 18th century, the clocktower was added to mark the jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1883.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Rupees (Galle) 2013 circulating commemorative coin from Sri Lanka is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the iconic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. The fort was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and later expanded by the Dutch, and it serves as a symbol of the country's rich history and cultural diversity. The reverse side of the coin features the national emblem of Sri Lanka, which includes a lion holding a sword and a scroll, surrounded by the country's national flowers, the blue water lily and the red anthurium. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Rupees (Galle) 2013 coin.
